Kolkata, April 13 (NationPress) The Election Commission has introduced a new toll-free number to assist voters in West Bengal in reporting any incidents of unrest or issues regarding law and order directly to the Commission.

Alongside this, a specific email address has been made available for voters to file complaints promptly.

Now, voters have the option to either dial the toll-free number or send an email to communicate problems such as threats, intimidation, physical assaults, or any interference with polling agents.

While a national toll-free number (1950) is already in use, a specialized number for the upcoming assembly elections in West Bengal has been launched: 18003450008. The designated email for complaints is wbfreeandfairpolls@gmail.com.

The Chief Electoral Officer of the state, Manoj Agrawal, stated, “With elections nearing, we are already receiving complaints concerning law and order. Thus, the need for a dedicated toll-free number and email ID arises. Voters can submit their complaints anytime. Upon receiving a complaint, we will thoroughly investigate and take appropriate action.”

The Commission reaffirmed its dedication to conducting free and peaceful elections. Central forces have been deployed throughout West Bengal in preparation for the polls and are patrolling various areas to boost voter confidence.

It was reiterated by the Commission that any form of unrest will be addressed swiftly and complaints will be taken seriously.

Previously, district magistrates, who also serve as district electoral officers, along with police superintendents and coordinators of district forces, have encouraged the populace in election-bound West Bengal to approach polling booths confidently and participate in the voting process enthusiastically.

The three primary electoral officials from all districts, including the two electoral districts of Kolkata (Dakshin and Uttar), held simultaneous press conferences addressing the media.

The unified message conveyed during these conferences was that the Election Commission of India is resolutely committed to ensuring completely free, fair, and non-violent elections this time around.

During the press events, the key electoral officers, including district magistrates, police superintendents, and force coordinators, issued stern warnings to potential troublemakers.

They cautioned that any attempts to disrupt the electoral process through booth-jamming, intimidation of voters, or harassment of rival party polling agents would face serious consequences as per the legal provisions and regulations established by the Election Commission of India.

The officials emphasized that this election will be devoid of fear, violence, intimidation, inducement, or any form of booth or source jamming.